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Dominic Miller, of Eastpointe, is again collecting items — books, pajamas, toys, coats and more — for his Dominic’s Christmas Wish organization. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With charity drives and holiday events scheduled throughout December, the Christmas spirit is jingling all the way through the local community.

If you’re looking to support a charitable cause, check out Dominic’s Christmas Wish. Several years ago, Eastpointe resident Dominic Miller, 14, created the nonprofit organization to benefit children in need. Through the charity, Miller collects new pajamas, books, coats, slippers, toys, socks, hats, mittens, scarves and more that are dis-

tributed to local shelters. According to the Dominic’s Christmas Wish Facebook page, donations are down this year, and books and pajamas are needed most. The deadline for donations is Dec. 14. Items can be dropped off at 15325 Evergreen Ave. in Eastpointe. For more inSee HOLIDAYS on page 8A

EASTPOINTE — When James “Skip” Liberty left for Vietnam in 1968, his Uncle Gus gave him a Super 8 camera. “He was a big-time camera guy,” Liberty said. “He said, ‘Whatever you do, just take movies of everything you do.’” Liberty, who grew up in Detroit and Redford Township, took his uncle’s advice and documented his time while serving in the U.S. See VIETNAM on page 16A

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ABOVE: On Nov. 30, elected officials and community members gathered at Eastpointe City Hall for the city’s annual tree-lighting event. LEFT: Jamison Martin-Patterson, a student who attends Patterson Elementary, and Olivia Green, a student who attends Bellview Elementary, help turn the lights on with Santa. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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EASTPOINTE — Members of Pleasantview Elementary School will perform the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 5 p.m. Dec. 20 inside the Eastpointe High School auditorium, located at 15501 Couzens Ave., near Nine Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. Along with the play, the school’s fifth-grade band and glee club will perform.

Season’s greetings ROSEVILLE — Roseville’s 37th annual tree lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the City Hall Plaza, 29777 Gratiot Ave. A singalong will begin at 7 p.m. The evening also will include Santa Claus, a s’mores station, hayrides, refreshments and goodie bags for kids. Spider-Man and Barbie are scheduled to make appearances. Dress warmly, as all the events occur outdoors.

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EASTPOINTE — Members of the community are invited to make a holiday cork craft Dec. 14 at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave. The craft-making will begin at 2 p.m. Call (586) 445-5096 for more information.

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EASTPOINTE — On Nov. 29, the Eastpointe High School culinary arts students finished in first place in a dessert competition held at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township. The students prepared a Black Forest cheesecake topped with Chantilly cream, chocolate pieces and a candied cherry. The event was hosted by the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.

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EASTPOINTE — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will have food distribution from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Eastpointe Middle School circle drive, 24701 Kelly Road. Gleaners provides meals to families in the community. For more information, visit the Gleaners website at gcfb.org.

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville High School bands will present their winter band concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 inside the Roseville Middle School auditorium, located at 16250 Martin Road. Audience members will be treated to music from the cadet, varsity, symphonic and jazz bands. Admission is free.

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EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man faces felony charges after police say he grew upset over a missing package and fired his gun into the ground. Demarcko Malloy, 36, was arraigned Nov. 20 in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office has charged him with felon in possession of a firearm, felony firearm-second offense, felon in possession of ammunition, and reckless use of a firearm. His bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety. On Nov. 28, during a probable cause conference, Malloy waived his right to a preliminary examination and his case was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court. Malloy’s attorney, Timothy Juengel, did not return a request for comment by press time. The incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 15000 block of Nine Mile Road. Police were notified of a “shots fired” complaint. Their investigation led them to a nearby apartment complex where Malloy was a resident. Police believe that Malloy received a notification from the United Parcel Service informing him that a package he ordered had been delivered to his home. However, upon returning home, he did not see the package there and allegedly assumed it had been stolen. Malloy reportedly started canvassing the neighborhood while yelling, “Where is my package?” “Who’s got my package?”

and “One of you took my package!” When nobody responded, he allegedly returned to his apartment and retrieved a handgun before walking back outside. Police said that Malloy then yelled, “Who’s got my package?” one more time before reportedly firing one shot into the ground near the driveway. When nobody came forward with the missing item, Malloy allegedly walked around the building continuing to yell for his package, before firing a second shot into the ground. He then reportedly returned to his apartment and put away his weapon. Police said they later retrieved the handgun after arriving at the scene a short time later. Eastpointe Police Lt. Alex Holish said that while the department sympathizes with Malloy’s frustration regarding the stolen package, his reaction was clearly inappropriate. Each bullet that is fired recklessly can ricochet and hit an innocent person, he said. “Please exercise restraint, and contact the Eastpointe Police Department to report any crimes so that they can be thoroughly investigated,” Holish said in an email. “Every time a firearm is discharged within the city limits, there is a potential for the bullet to strike a bystander. Do not jeopardize your freedom or the safety of others. Do not let your emotions get the better of you.” Package theft continues to be a problem throughout Macomb County, he added. He advised residents to retrieve items from their porch as soon as possible, and to request in advance that items be delivered to the side door or placed out of view in the backyard, when possible. Friendly neighbors can also help by securing packages while the homeowner is away.

Sterling Heights man arraigned on charge for allegedly murdering girlfriend BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — A 42-year-old Sterling Heights man is facing a second-degree murder charge after he was found in a vehicle with his deceased girlfriend in Roseville. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Roseville police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Gratiot Avenue near Interstate 94. When officers arrived, they found two Yost people inside the vehicle, according to a Nov. 14 press release from the Roseville Police Department. One of the people, who has been identified as 45-year-old Dhoua Lao, of Warren, was found dead. “It appears that the victim sustained significant trauma to her head and face,” the press release states. A second person, who has been identified as See ARRAIGNED on page 14A

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blow molds and other festive decorations. Roseville’s Public Works, Police and Fire departments participate, as well as Roseville Community Schools with its Grinch bus. “People can expect to see cars that are brightly lit,” said Matt Belz, one of the organizers who will drive his family in a Chevrolet Suburban with “all sorts of lights you’ll be able to see from space.” It’s an event the entire community gets caught up with. “A lot of people will sit or stand on lawns and watch us go by,” Belz said. “There’s people everywhere smiling and waving.” Belz said the parade started a few years ago. “It was mimicked after St. Clair Shores,” he said. “We saw their success and within a week we put on a parade. We have a lot of really good people that help this event thrive.” One thing organizers really wanted to do was to spread cheer to older residents who don’t get out much. On this year’s route, the procession will drive in front of five adult care facilities. “They know we’re coming, and the senior directors give the residents glow sticks to wave at the parade participants,” Belz said. “It’s really cool to see the expressions on their faces.” The parade lasts about three and a half hours and stays organized with a police escort. “The Roseville police does a really good job keeping us safe while going through intersections,” Belz said. “They have set up the route really well.” At press time, 50 entries had registered, and the limit is 100. Organizers have to keep the vehicles down to single axles. As long as there are spaces available, organizers will take entries up to the day of the parade. Participation in the parade is free, but all must fill out a registration form at forms.gle/9Fz2Q3CAtiEkugCq5. The parade route is available online at bit. ly/2023HLOWParade. The holiday festivities will continue Dec. 17 when Santa Claus comes to town for the Live Rite Recovery Resource Center’s free community Christmas party from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The jolly man in the red suit is scheduled to arrive by helicopter at 2 p.m. with gifts. Live Rite offers several services for individuals recovering from substance and/ or alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, grief, and depression. The nonprofit organization is located at 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. Call (586) 217-5899 for more information or visit liveritestructuredcorp.com. Anyone who has a soft spot for military veterans is encouraged to participate in the Michigan Veteran Homes’ “Make a Veteran

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EASTPOINTE — A local man has been convicted in a 2021 drunken driving incident in which he struck a couple who were riding a motorcycle, killing one and critically injuring another. A Macomb County jury convicted Eric Compton, 42, on Nov. 20. He was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content causing death with a prior Compton conviction, which carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years. He was also convicted of operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content causing serious injury with a prior conviction, a 10year felony. Compton’s attorney, Mariell Lehman, did not respond to requests for comment by press time. The trial lasted three days and was led by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor

Steve Fox. Peter Lucido, the Macomb County prosecutor, said he was pleased with the outcome. “Thank you to the Macomb County jury for their careful deliberation in this case,” Lucido said in a prepared statement. “This is a stark reminder this holiday season to drive responsibly. Drive safe, and don’t drink and drive.” The deadly crash occurred the evening of Aug. 15, 2021, when Compton reportedly blew through a stop sign at the intersection of Holland and Rosalind avenues, located near Nine Mile and Kelly roads in Eastpointe. Compton, who was 39 at the time, crashed into a married couple, Bradley and Patricia Ruff, who were riding on the same motorcycle. Compton struck them at a high rate of speed while he was under the influence of alcohol. Bradley Ruff, 64, was declared dead at the scene, while Patricia Ruff, then 58, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Eastpointe police reported at the time See CONVICTED on page 14A

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genres, and a brand-new Urban Theater production — a musical that we’re all excited to see for the first time!” The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will feature the holiday shows Celtic Angels Christmas Dec. 8, the Detroit Concert Choir Dec. 9, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra Dec. 10 and PRISM Men’s Chorus Dec. 16. Tickets: (586) 286-2222 or www.macombcenter.com. Also in Macomb County, singer Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday classics Dec. 17 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Tickets: www.andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200. Broadway in Detroit will offer the family-oriented dance and music mashup of Tchaikovsky and rap during “The Hip Hop

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EASTPOINTE POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON EASTPOINTE — At press time, Eastpointe police were searching for a local woman who was reported missing by her guardian on Nov. 25. Nila Holliday, 22, is described as a Black woman who is about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 121 pounds. She was last seen at around noon Nov. 11 while leaving her home to meet with an unknown man. She was last known to be wearing a black hoodie with spots, black jean shorts, and black and white gym shoes. She had short, beaded hair at the time of her disappearance. She also has a mole underneath her eye. Police said that Holliday suffers from mental illness and has a cognitive impairment. She has run away before, and she does not have a phone, Holliday police said. Anyone with information on Holliday is asked to call the Eastpointe Police Department at (586) 445-8957. — Andy Kozlowski

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that Compton had fled the scene of the crash in another vehicle that had been following him, and he did not stop to render aid to the victims. Eastpointe police arrested him shortly after, without incident. Since Compton is a habitual third offender with prior convictions, the maximum sentence increases to 40 years in prison, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The sentencing hearing is set for Jan. 9, 2024, before Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski.

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42-year-old Martin Yost, of Sterling Heights, was taken into custody after evidence found in the vehicle led investigators to believe he was involved in Lao’s death. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said that Yost was passed out in the driver’s seat when police arrived. Yost is being charged with second-degree murder, a potential life felony. He was arraigned Nov. 16 in the 39th District Court in Roseville by Judge Alyia Hakim. He is being held in the Macomb County Jail without bond. At a probable cause conference held Nov. 29, Yost was referred to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry for an evaluation of his potential criminal responsibility and culpability. He was originally scheduled for a preliminary examination at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the district court, though according to

Charles Sercombe, editor of the Hamtramck Review, said at the time that the victims were “fixtures in Hamtramck.” He said they were “just wonderful hosts” at Kelly’s Bar on Holbrook Street, where a group of friends and patrons reportedly gathered on Aug. 17, 2021, to remember Bradley Ruff. “Part of the fabric of the community. It’s just shocking,” Sercombe said previously. “Everyone is just devastated by this news. They had just retired and we were hoping for the best for them, and this awful thing happened.” Editor Brian Louwers contributed to this article. Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

court records, the court now has scheduled a hearing to review the center’s findings at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2024. Yost’s attorney, Marissa Kulcsar, did not return a request for comment. “This is a stark and tragic illustration of the severity of domestic violence,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “Such crimes are deeply serious, and we are committed to ensuring that justice is served.” The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office reminds anyone who may be in a domestic violence situation to call 911 if there is an emergency, or the nearest police department. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can also be found online at thehotline.org or by calling (800) 799-7233. Turning Point, an organization that helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, can be reached by calling (586) 463-6990. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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ning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre through December 30.” Have a Santa-worthy belly laugh during the hilarious sketches that make up “Into the Santaverse,” the 13th annual original holiday revue at GoComedy! in Ferndale. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets or more info: (248) 3270575 or www.gocomedy.net. For a big, bold dose of cheer, the Motor City Brass Band will perform “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: www.mcbb.org, www.dearborntheater.com

or (313) 943-2354. “Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” Music Director and Conductor Gordon Ward said by email. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are also pleased to present ‘Christmas is Coming!’ — a new piece by composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper.” The Ringwald Theatre, inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale, will present Vince Kelley’s “Jingle Babs” through Dec. 18. The comedic show imagines Barbra Streisand doing a live TV show in conjunction with her 1967 Christmas album, except that a terrible snowstorm has prevented her special guests from getting to the studio, forcing the studio staff band to improvise. Tickets: www. theringwald.com.

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Army from ’68 to ’71. The service member logged three hours of film, more than 300 still photos and four hours of audio recordings. Liberty, 75, never saw the footage until recently. In June 2022, the Vietnam veteran met Savannah College of Art and Design student Tommy Dilger while filming at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe for another movie: Keith Famie’s documentary, “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars.” When talking to each other, Dilger found out about Liberty’s home movies. The 21-year-old film student knew there was a story waiting to be told in the dusty photographs and long-lost Super 8 film stock. The pair kept in touch, and for nine months Dilger compiled Liberty’s archives to create the 56-minute film, “Skip Liberty, Shooting in Vietnam.” The public will have the opportunity to see the movie. It will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, 16600 Stephens Road. Dilger’s finished product includes Liberty at basic training; working on turbine engines at Marble Mountain Air Facility with the

282nd Assault Helicopter Company, known as the Black Cats; flying as a door gunner; interacting with his comrades; and much more. “It’s an overview of Skip’s journey in Vietnam,” said Dilger, a 2021 Eisenhower High School graduate who grew up in Macomb Township and currently lives in Georgia while attending SCAD. “I wanted to show the footage that has never been seen before to a wider audience.” Not only does the film chronicle Liberty’s time during the Vietnam conflict, Dilger also captured moments of Liberty watching his home movies from more than 50 years ago. “You’ll see his reaction watching it for the first time and what Vietnam was like,” Dilger said. “It’s really rare to see this much footage. It’s all in color and shot in Kodachrome.” “Skip Liberty, Shooting in Vietnam” also illustrates the love story between Liberty and his fiancée, Judi, who became his wife in 1970. The couple have three children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. To keep Judi close to his heart while an ocean separated them, Liberty wrote “JUDI” in capital letters on his helmet, a memento he still has. According to Dilger, some of the footage depicts Liberty on leave with Judi in Hawaii on New Year’s Eve 1969.

“I’m really happy with it,” Dilger said. “It’s my first feature film. I learned a lot.” Knowing he would be drafted, Liberty instead enlisted in the military in 1968. “I wanted to join the Army to get an education,” he said. During his stint, Liberty periodically sent the footage from his Super 8 camera home to the U.S. Everything, however, was boxed up and forgotten about; therefore, Liberty never viewed it. Liberty now lives in Grayling and won’t be able to attend the viewing Sunday. But he saw the documentary along with Judi at the 2023 Grand Rapids Film Fest in October, where Dilger won the best student feature award. The film also earned the 2023 Honor Award at the Veterans Film Festival in San Francisco. “I think he did an excellent job. I think he did a fine job,” Liberty said. “Some of it I didn’t remember, and some other stuff came back in my mind.” When he’s not in school, Dilger is a history buff who participates in war reenactments and works as an amateur archivist. He’s featured as a military veteran in flashbacks in “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars.” For more information on the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, visit mimths.org or call (586) 872-2581. Admis-

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group, said the re-accreditation is important. “It shows that they care,” she said. “Having policies, procedures and instructions, internal audits and so forth in place to make improvements to ensure that the public safety comes first, I think it’s great. … I applaud the department for doing that.” As part of the assessment, members of the public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team, either by email or phone. A copy of the standards available for

inspection are available at the department, located at 29753 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. To leave a comment by telephone, call (586) 447-4500 between 2 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 11. Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the commission’s standards. Comments can also be emailed to wiles@michiganpolicechiefs.org. Czech, who works in the automotive industry, said the accreditation process could

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INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Police arrest suspect who allegedly stole nitrous oxide

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 5, a report was made about a retail theft that occurred on the same day in the 28000 block of Harper Avenue. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the caller, an employee, who stated he had multiple pictures of the suspect vehicle and its license plate. The suspect had come into the store twice that day. The first time, he purchased a canister used to generate whipped cream with nitrous oxide gas, worth around $100. The second time he came in, he stole another canister and walked out without paying. The employee said this suspect has stolen from them in the past. The officer spoke to the owner over the phone who stated he wanted to prosecute the suspect since he didn’t listen to his previous warnings. The officer told the owner to save the photos and security footage for detectives. Another officer spoke briefly with the suspect over the phone. A sergeant was able to locate the suspect at an apartment complex. He was parked behind the buildings. The two officers could see the suspect, a 45-year-old man, sitting in the driver’s side, apparently inhaling nitrous oxide. The vehicle was locked, and he was told multiple times to unlock it. The suspect continued inhaling and refused to open the door. Eventually the suspect opened the door but refused to get out of the vehicle. An officer took the canister out of the suspect’s hands. The suspect grabbed onto the steering wheel at the same time and refused to exit the vehicle as another officer tried to pull the suspect out of the driver’s side. A struggle ensued before the officers and sergeant were able to get the suspect out of the car, into handcuffs and into the rear seat of a police car without further incident. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded. The vehicle next to the suspect’s vehicle was scratched and the owner was notified and gave officers their information for insurance purposes. On the way to the police station, the suspect was informed multiple times he was no longer welcome at the business and that he would be charged for trespassing if he showed up. The suspect reportedly said he understood.

Men steal lottery tickets

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Nov. 7, a report was made about a case of retail theft that occurred the previous day, Nov. 6, in the 20000 block of 11 Mile Road. Upon arrival at the business, an officer spoke to the manager, a 30-year-old woman, who stated that around midnight, two men entered the store and asked the employee, a 21-year-old woman, for assistance

near the back of the store. At that time, another man allegedly went behind the counter and stole lottery tickets in the amount of approximately $460. The manager gave the officer a spreadsheet listing the stolen tickets.

Phone stolen from locker room

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:35 p.m. on Nov. 2, a report was made about a larceny that occurred between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. the same day in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road. The victim, a 70-year-old man, came into the police station and said that his iPhone was stolen from a gym locker room. The man said he arrived at the gym in the morning and changed in the locker room. He accidentally left his iPhone on the bench and proceeded with his workout. A short time later, he realized his iPhone was missing and checked the locker room. The man said he told a worker at the gym who performed a phone locator search. The search marked the phone in the city of Detroit. The same search was run at the police station, and it showed it to be east of Van Dyke and south of Outer Drive. The phone was called multiple times, but it went to voicemail.

Eastpointe police search for missing memorial bench

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police have issued an alert for a memorial bench that was stolen. The wooden bench has black bars on the side and is engraved with the line, “DONATED IN HONOR OF DR. BETSY COVILLE & HER BELOVED DOG CAMO.” The incident occurred on Nov. 7, around midnight. A light-colored Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling west on Collinson Avenue toward Kelly Road and stopped briefly next to the south side of the property at 21300 Kelly Road. The vehicle then turned to face east, toward Beaconsfield Avenue. The suspect then exited the vehicle, walked over to the bench, picked it up and placed it in the trunk before driving away eastbound on Collinson Avenue.

Vehicles do burnouts in parking lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police got a tip the night of Nov. 4 that a bunch of cars were allegedly doing burnouts in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Metropolitan Parkway, east of Dequindre Road. When police arrived, witnesses at the lot reportedly said the vehicles had already taken off.

Students cited for fighting on bus

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a reported assault and battery incident Nov. 3 at Davis Junior High School, 11311 Plumbrook Road. Police

said they heard from school staff that two students had fought over a bus seat while on a bus for around five to eight minutes. The two students were reportedly suspended, and police said they issued two citations for fighting in school.

Avenue. Another officer caught up with the suspect, who police said was, by this time, back on Beaufait. The suspect complained of medical problems and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police said the suspect is facing retail fraud charges.

Cards taken

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Officers in Grosse Pointe City were called to the 1200 block of Whittier Road at around 2:30 a.m. Nov. 7 to assist officers in Grosse Pointe Park as they searched for and subsequently arrested larceny from auto suspects in the area, a police report states.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a credit card and a Sam’s Club membership card from the phone case of a customer after the customer dropped her phone while shopping at the Kroger store at 20422 Mack Ave. at around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 6. The customer said she checked with employees at the customer service desk to see if anyone had turned in a phone, but at the time, no one had. Later on, the customer told police she received a call from a Kroger employee telling her that her phone had been returned by an unknown man to a worker collecting carts in the parking lot. The customer said that when she got her phone back, the cards were missing, and someone had made unauthorized purchases at Sam’s Club using her membership card and debit card. The customer contacted her bank to have the credit card canceled.

Prowlers arrested

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 19-year-old Detroit man and an 18-year-old Detroit man were arrested after police said they had been caught on home surveillance cameras rummaging through vehicles in the 1100 block of Bishop Road at around 2:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Police said the suspects fled on foot as officers approached, but they were both caught and taken into custody. According to a report, one of the suspects was found to be in possession of items that had been stolen from a vehicle in the area and was charged with larceny and resisting and obstructing police. The second suspect was given a citation for prowling. Officers from Grosse Pointe City were also called and assisted in finding and arresting the suspects.

Grocery theft suspect arrested

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A 34-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he allegedly stole $369.96 worth of groceries from the Kroger store at 20422 Mack Ave. at around 9:21 p.m. Nov. 9. With a description of the suspect given to them by store employees, police located the suspect riding a bike going west on Beaufait Drive. An officer pulled into a driveway to block the suspect, but police said the suspect refused to stop as ordered by police, instead running north on Helen

Police assist neighboring department

Man allegedly breaks into home, punches woman

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:38 a.m. Oct. 29, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of Dequindre and Hamlin roads for an assault and battery complaint. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who reportedly stated that a male acquaintance had forced his way into her residence and punched her in the face. The suspect apparently was upset that the woman was there with another male acquaintance, according to the police report. The suspect had left prior to police arrival. Police went to the suspect’s home and questioned him. He was intoxicated and placed under arrest for domestic violence and home invasion, police said.

Violence occurs over Coca-Cola

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of 21 Mile and Schoenherr roads for a domestic violence complaint at 6:12 p.m. Nov. 11. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that her daughter had become upset after there was no more Coca-Cola in the home. The daughter then grabbed the mother and tried pushing her down, according to the police report. She then began to pick up items around the home and began to throw them at her mother, police said. The daughter was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Police Department.

Jewelry stolen from hotel room

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:29 a.m. Nov. 8, officers were dispatched to the Hampton Inn, 51620 Shelby Parkway, on a larceny report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had spent the night at the hotel, as she was in town for work. When she went to check out, she noticed some of her jewelry was missing from her room. The jewelry was valued at $550. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.

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ROSEVILLE TEACHERS RECEIVE MSGCU GRANTS ROSEVILLE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from the Roseville Community Schools district. Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos, Roseville Middle School teacher Maryann Smith and Roseville High School teacher Keith Silage all received grants. Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problem-solving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education. Classroom Cash Grants winners were determined based on total votes cast by students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends during an 11-day public online voting campaign. MSGCU awarded more than $45,000 to 64 educators from 54 schools across the metro Detroit area. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded nearly 1,200 projects since it launched 18 years ago.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE FOOD DONATION

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FERNDALE BAND TAKES 2ND IN STATE FINALS

FERNDALE — The Ferndale High School Marching Band finished second in its division at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship. The state finals were held Nov. 4 at Ford Field, where the Golden Eagle Marching Band competed in the Flight IV division. The band’s performance consisted of songs from Coldplay, Beethoven, Dr. Dre, The Weeknd, Lizzo, Pachelbel and Daft Punk, the school’s website said. The band’s performance was graded 82.35, which finished second to Lakeshore High School in Stevensville’s first-place finish of 84.15.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Walled Lake Central student council delivered items from its canned food drive to the Hospitality House Food Pantry Nov. 11. According to a press release, Walled Lake Central’s Canned Food Drive is the largest donation the Hospitality House receives each year. The Hospitality House Food Pantry is located at 2075 E. West Maple Road, B204, in Commerce Township.

‘Talley’s Folly’ set to run at Inspired Acting Company WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company is scheduled to run the PulitzerPrize-winning play “Talley’s Folly” Dec. 1-17. The play, by Lanford Wilson, is described as a romantic comedy that tackles issues ranging from antisemitism to coping with trauma. According to a press release, the play was written in 1979 and unfolds against the backdrop of a dilapidated and forgotten boathouse on the Talley farm on the Fourth of July, 1944, with D-Day having taken place the month prior. “The backdrop of the war helps raise issues of patriotism, capitalism and anti-Semitism,” the release states. “But it’s also a love story, where the characters grapple with issues of love, identity, and the courage to embrace the unknown. The play takes place in one act with no intermission, set in ninety-seven minutes of real time, with no set change. Lanford Wilson’s masterful storytelling weaves a rich tapestry of emotions and cultural nuances that resonate with audiences to this day.” Performances are scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. General admission tickets cost $35, or $30 for those under 30 and over 65. To purchase tickets, visit inspired acting.org or call (248) 863-9953.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

DEC. 9-10

FreeStore Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Gently used toys and clothing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 21339 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, facebook.com/EPFreeStore

DEC. 6

Live Nativity: 5:45-6:45 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School, & Early Childhood Center, 23000 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 777-6300

DEC. 7

Tree-lighting: Also appearances by Santa, Barbie and Spider-Man, s’mores station, hayrides, doughnuts and more, 6 p.m., plus singalong at 7 p.m., Roseville City Hall, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5440 Christmas workshop: Make-and-take crafts, cotton candy and popcorn, book set raffles, live Elves on the Shelf photos, magic tricks and more, 4-8 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407

DEC. 9

A Season of Joy Gathering: Doughnuts, hot cocoa and cider, art show, ice sculptures and music, noon-2 p.m., The Halfway Schoolhouse, 15500 E. Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe, facebook.com/erchamber

DEC. 10

‘Skip Liberty: Shooting in Vietnam’: Watch film comprising photos, audio and Super 8 footage of veteran’s tour of duty, 2 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (248) 399-2386, mimths.org

DEC. 12

Christmas Traditions: Learn from Troy Historic Village history interpreter, 2-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407

DEC. 16

No More Violence In Silence: Charity fashion show

organized by Haven Women’s Shelter, 6 p.m. (doors at 5:30 p.m.), Athena Banquet Center, 25650 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, more information on eventbrite.com

DEC. 19

Christmas - Celebrating During War: Presented by Roseville Historical and Genealogical Society, 6-8 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (313) 884-3067

ONGOING

Book clubs: Booked for the Evening meets at 6:30 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Mystery Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of month, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rosevillelibrary.org Drive-thru food banks: 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Fridays of month, Covenant Missions Food Bank, 28491 Utica Road in Roseville, open to community and no appointment needed, erchamber.com Indoor Park: Play program for ages 10 months to 5 years old, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 14, Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, rare-mi.org Euchre Night + More: 6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, bring finger foods to share (drinks provided), metronaz.org/adult-ministry-events To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

THE 1980S ACROSS 1. *”Heaven’s on Fire” band 5. *Setting of “Cheers” TV show 8. Derive 13. “I’m ____ you!” 14. Gas station brand 15. Affirmatives 16. Image in Orthodox Church 17. *Robert Wagner or Stephanie Powers, on TV 18. *Vote for H.W. Bush, e.g. 19. *Weird Al’s last name 21. Forum, pl. 22. Dog-____ book 23. Clingy plant 24. Spiky succulent 27. Accumulates (2 words) 31. Turkish military leader 32. Consequence 35. *Wintour of Vogue 36. Zoroaster follower 38. E in B.C.E. 39. #53 Down, third person singular 40. Do like exhaust pipe 41. Hertz’ offering 43. Extra cost 44. Expert, in U.K. (2 words) 46. *Ricky Martin’s boy band 48. Arrival time acronym 49. *Piano player Lee Curreri on “Fame” 51. *Baltimore player 53. *Mikhail Gorbachev’s policy 56. Recipient of money 57. *Umberto Eco’s “The ____ of the Rose” 58. Oration station 60. Some tournaments 61. In the thick of 62. Place, in French 63. Not at all good 64. Bitty 65. Other than what is DOWN 1. Ornamental pond dweller 2. Deep black 3. Greek promenade 4. Shakespeare’s output 5. * Lou Reed’s “Home of the ____” 6. Like thick smoke 7. Campus military org. 8. Attractive to look at 9. *”Back to the Future” car

10. One on drugs 11. Cecum, pl. 12. Is, in Paris 14. “A horse is ____ ____, of course, of course” 20. Resin-producing tree 23. Took the bait 24. *Christopher Reeve’s sartorial style in “Superman II” 25. Old World lizard 26. Indigenous person from Suriname or Guyana 27. Surveyor’s map 28. Mix-up 29. Not married 30. Promenade in Spain 33. Tournament ranking 34. Remains container 37. *Washington’s volcano Mount ____ ____

39. *Close of “The Big Chill” 41. Genetic initials 42. Entertained 45. Affirm to be true 47. Cavatappi or udon, sing. 49. Scapegoat’s due 50. Fiber crop variety 51. Head of family

52. Deed hearing 53. Chew on 54. Schooner canvas 55. *TV’s “Family ____” 56. Sound of explosion 59. *”Peggy ____ Got Married”

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